Dare to Disrupt with Zenica Chatman

Before you sharpen your goals this season, make sure your backpack is stocked. It’s back-to-school season, and while we may not be shopping for crayons and Trapper Keepers anymore, grown women still need the right supplies to thrive. In this episode, Zenica shares three essentials every woman should pack in her “grown woman backpack” to step into a new season with confidence: boundaries, courage with clarity, and community. Tune in for a mix of nostalgia, practical wisdom, and a quick pop qui...

Sis, if your job offers paid time off and you’re not using it, you’re basically donating money back to the company—and we’re not in the business of unpaid charity work. In this summer flashback episode, we’re talking rest, resistance, and why your dream vacation might just be the productivity hack you didn’t know you needed. From ancestral hustle trauma to alligators in kitchens (yes, really), this episode is your official reminder that you don’t have to earn your rest. Whether you’re plannin...

What does your relationship with money have to do with overwork and burnout? More than you might think. In this very personal episode, Zenica shares the behind-the-scenes story of how she paid off nearly $14,000 in consumer debt in four months—and why the most important transformation wasn’t financial, but emotional and energetic. From releasing shame to rewriting her beliefs about freedom, she unpacks the mindset shift that helped her reclaim her time, her energy, and her voice. If you’ve ev...

This week, we're calling out one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves: “I'll do it when things slow down.” In this episode, I’m breaking down the myths that keep high-achieving women stuck in cycles of overwork, guilt, and delay—and what it really takes to reclaim your time (and summer) with intention. If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” to start living differently, this is your wake-up call. Ready to stop running on autopilot and start reclaiming your time with clarity and ease? ...

You don't need another to-do list, you just need to move with intention. In this episode, Zenica shares a personal story of how reclaiming summer for herself became a crucial part of her journey to success. She encourages you to reflect on your own summer experiences and consider how you can create a summer focused on personal fulfillment and intentionality. Ready to take back your summer. Book you Reclaiming my Time Audit today! Email me with your ideal summer at zenica@zenicachatman.com

In this episode, Zenica wraps up the series 'Sis Put It Down' by sharing personal stories and practical strategies for reclaiming your time, voice, and vision. This episode emphasizes the importance of small shifts in to achieve liberation from overwork and encourages listeners to take actionable steps towards personal growth and self-care. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Liberation from Overwork 02:33 Reclaiming Your Time 05:17 Finding Your Voice 07:00 Reclaiming Your Vision 11:09 Small Sh...

In this episode, Zenica addresses the challenges faced by individuals coming out of toxic work environments, particularly focusing on the paralysis caused by fear and offers practical coaching strategies to help listeners identify their fears, understand their nature, and develop actionable plans to overcome them, ultimately empowering them to reclaim their power and maximize their impact. Got a question for Zenica, email them to zenica@zenicachatman.com A Few Key Themes: Many people fe...

In this episode, Zenica explores the pressures women, particularly black women, face in the workplace, emphasizing the concept of 'performing fine' as a survival mechanism. She discusses the cultural armor that women wear, known as the superwoman schema, which includes the obligation to appear strong and suppress emotions. Zenica highlights the emotional toll of these coping mechanisms, leading to burnout and isolation and encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences while providi...